Surgical Oncology/Thoracic Surgery - Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
About The Position
The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville Department of Surgery is seeking a faculty Thoracic Surgeon at the non-tenure-accruing level of Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor to join its growing surgical program in Northeast Florida. The position calls for expertise across the full spectrum of general thoracic surgery and thoracic surgical oncology, including experience with minimally invasive approaches such as robotic surgery and a commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care. The successful candidate will help shape the continued development of thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology while working with a multidisciplinary team to expand access to advanced surgical and cancer care. The Department of Surgery is an academic department focused on patient care, education, research, and community service. It provides complex surgical services and serves patients throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Faculty collaborate across specialties to deliver evidence-based care and advance the academic missions of the College of Medicine. UF Health is an academic health center and part of the University of Florida. Its mission includes high-quality patient care, education in health professions and biomedical sciences, and basic, translational, and clinical research. UF Health includes campuses, hospitals, and physician practices throughout Florida and Southeast Georgia, and its network manages more than 3 million inpatient and outpatient visits annually. The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville has 16 clinical science departments, more than 500 faculty members, 1,560 staff, and 450 residents and fellows, along with medical students. Its clinical campus supports clinical training, research, discovery, and innovation.
Requirements
- MD/DO or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited thoracic surgery training program.
- Must be able to obtain a Florida Medical License.
- Provide a letter of intent and curriculum vitae with the application.
- The final candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.
- Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by NACES.
- Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
- Health assessment required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with minimally invasive surgical approaches, including robotic surgery.
- Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care.
- Eligible for board certification/eligibility from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
